I agree with the not loose from the factory view.

 

I wonder why mine is? Anyways in going to go put some weld on it and grind it until it fits good.

 

Why not just pick up a new one at the parts store? They are probably less than a buck.

 

I looked everywhere in town. Dealership, auto stores, hardware stores, and machine shop and no one has the right size. My dad welded on a little more material so I can grind it for a better fit. Now I just need to go out and grind it. It sucks working when it's 30 degrees out haha.

 

I finished filing it to fit good. There is no play now, I just have to hammer the sprocket on.

 

I used to have one of those on the main drive sprocket in the trans for my tractor. Now, I have powered metal.......

 

^I have no idea what that means. Haha

 

It means that my tractor doesn't move, and the transmission is sitting on blocks, somewhat disassembled.



The little bits of metal you see there, USED to be the woodruff key.... Trans input shaft would spin freely, and do absolutely nothing. Tractor no move, no hydraulics, nothing. (but, did burn gas nicely.)

 

Go buy a new key, I have tried that welding trick before, the weld will eventually crack and break off the key. Then where will that welded piece end up?

 

I *think* the slot cut in the bevel gear has been wallered out some..... I have another trans laying on the garage floor, I am going to steal parts from that one. (it has a broken input shaft, which are no longer available.)